A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2560030 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2561419 epoch_slot_no: 12619 block_no: 2559910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2613 time: 2019-05-09 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa55a532531fbdadfe1fc57c164ff251e7b7b1345b0bbd9c7ded58fd9a9748f72Block Operator
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